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BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Respiratory Medicine 2009
| 0800-0900 | REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS |
| 0900-0910 | Welcome and introduction by the Chair Professor Wisia Wedzicha Editor in Chief, Thorax, and Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, London |
| 0910-1000 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): non-pharmacological management Non-pharmacological management of COPD has an important role in the care of patients with this chronic, debilitating disease. Our expert speakers will cover:
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| 1000-1030 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): issues and management workshop using case examples Smoking cessation is still the most important way of preventing morbidity and mortality from a number of respiratory diseases, and the recently introduced ban on smoking in public places is a major step forward. This session will review the current evidence for and outcomes of the various existing therapies for smoking cessation. Professor Wisia Wedzicha Editor in Chief, Thorax, and Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, London Ms Christine Mikelsons Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist, The Royal Free Hospital, London |
| 1030-1050 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1050-1140 | Lung cancer This session will provide an evidence based overview of lung cancer. Our expert speaker will cover:
Professor of Respiratory and Lung Cancer Biology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| 1140-1230 | Occupational lung disease Occupational exposures still cause significant respiratory disease; all health care workers dealing with respiratory disease need to be aware of this link. This session will cover a range of issues related to occupational lung disease with relevance to second care based practice. The speaker will highlight using case examples the importance of:
Reader in Respiratory Medicine, and Co-Director and Clinical Director, Centre for Workplace Health, University of Sheffield, Sheffield |
| 1230-1320 | LUNCH |
| 1320-1405 | Sponsored symposium supported by Pfizer & Boehringer Ingelheim  New insights from UPLIFT - the long term management of COPD This symposium will look at the most recent guidelines, strategies and studies and ask where they will take us. Dr David Halpin Consultant Physician and Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter |
| 1405-1455 | Pulmonary complications of systemic disease The lung is frequently involved in systemic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and the connective tissue diseases. The speaker will update you on the manifestations of these conditions in the airway, lung parenchyma, and pulmonary vasculature. The speaker will also discuss appropriate investigations and current management of these pulmonary complications. Dr Noeleen Foley Associate Editor, Thorax, and Consultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine, Royal United Hospital, Bath |
| 1455-1515 | REFRESHMENTS |
| 1515-1605 | Tuberculosis: difficulties in diagnosis This session will update you on the difficulties in diagnosis of tuberculosis. The expert speaker will cover:
Consultant Physician, Department of Respiratory Medicine, St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospitals, London |
| 1605-1655 | Asthma – an update on exacerbations Exacerbations of asthma are the major cause of asthma related morbidity and mortality. This session will review the causes and mechanisms of asthma exacerbations and will highlight recent developments that may lead to new therapies to prevent or treat asthma exacerbations in the future. Professor Sebastian Johnston Professor of Respiratory Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London |
| 1655-1700 | SUMMARY AND CLOSING REMARKS |
PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL CONTENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE EDITOR
